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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
Cleanliness.

Cleanliness is indeed next to godliness,'
said John Wesley, again and again. to grimy
golfers and mud-stained lab0rers. The effect
of his "line-upon-line" preaching was seen in
the shaved, washed, and clearly dressed con.
gregations which greeted Methodist preachers
every Sunday.
The sanitary influence of Sunday, where 1t
| is observed as rest-day, is s,tn in The family
clubbing of Saturday night and in the entire
change Of garments ON Sunday morning -
About the first thing Digger Indian asks
for, after he has become Christian, is soap.
The cleansing of his soul prompts him to
cleanse his body.
| The English people of the higher class are
clearly folk but it is only few weeks since
all England was laughing over the story of
an old woman who refused to enter the aims
house to which she had gained admission
because, before occupying room, she must
take bath. She had not been washed for
nine years, she said, and was not going TO be-
gin at her time of life
Some statisician says that cleanliness is a
mark of civilization, and that nations rank
therein may be known from the quantity of
soap it uses. If he is correct, Italy certainly
docs not rank first. AN English lady, long
resident Of that country, Gays that carly
during visit to an Italian household of the
mluulc CLASS, sue dsked FORA oatnhn thereby
created the greatest alarm in the household as
to the State of her health. To avoid trouble
she RETAINED from repeating the request dur
ing her visit One day she asked au old pea
SAINT who worked about the premises if lie
had ever washed. Upon reflection he thought
he lad been washed when he was small
child.
A returned convict was the only clean in.
habtant in the village where this lady resided.
On coming back to his family, after twenty
years in prison, he set bis wife al scrubbing
and securing the house. II have heen accus-
toned to clean dwellings" said he, land l
can't put up with dirt and uudldincss," re.
mark which is highly complimentary 10 the
management of the prison in which lie had
been confined.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
VARIETIES.

The advent OF cyclone is always sad
blow to the community.
"A cow entered church In Canada and
drove the choir out. The congregation i'm
mediately took up collection and bought
the COW.
The most fierce cross-examining lawyer
at the Bar always handles doctor carefully
and respectfully. He doesn't know how soon
the doctor may handle him.
An austere-looking lady walked intoa
furrier's yesterday, and said to the yellow
headed clerk: II would like to get a muff."-
what furf" inquired the dude. "To keep
my hands warm, you simpering idiot" ex-
claimed the madame, crushing him like o
thunder storm.
"A state of happiness is not to be expect
ed by those who are conscious ofno moral or
religious rule. mean those who cannot with
truth say that they have been prompted to
one action, or withholden from one gratifica-
tion, by any regard to virtue or religion,
either immediate or habitual.
"A thousand English schoolgirls have been
canvassed on the question, "Who is your
favorite author p Dickens led with $50,
Scott was a close second, Kingsley third,
Yonge fourth, and Shakespeare fifth while
Miss Braddon, Mrs. Stowe. Charlotte Bronte,
Lord Tennyson and Miss Edgeworth brought
up the far rear.
Every event in life has meaning to those
who, in the simple trust of child-like faith,
give themselves up 10 the leadings and guild
ings Of Gods providence. No wind can blow
wrong no event be mistimed no result be
disastrous. fin all things God Is caring
for our inward and eternal life, nothing can
occur which is not for our good.
-Peckham meeting an old friend -"Why,
Dingley, is this you l haven't seen you for
ten years. How are you, anyhow p"
Dingley-"Oh, I'm just like used to be-
BY the way, Pcckham, how's your wife ?
You used TO say you had the boss girl when
you were single"
Peckham (sadly)-"Shes still boss"
We hear of gentleman in this city
whose official duties call upon him to send
many kilograms TO which, Of course, he affixes
his name and official title. A few days since
he had occasion to send telegram to his
wife, who was out ofthe city at the time, and
in,the haste of writing the dispatch he affixed
with his name the title superintendent" A
reply was in due season received from his
wife, who added to her name, very appropri-
ately, Assistant Superintendent"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
Insects as Talkers.

1.-TWO ants" says Buchner, "when they are
talking together, stand with their heads op.
posite TO each other, working their sensitive
feelers in the liveliest manner, and tapping
each others heads" Numerous examples
prove that they are able in this way 10 make
mutual communications and even on definite
subjects. II have Often" says the English
naturalist Jesse, "placed small green cater
pillar in the neighborhood of an ants nest
1t is Immediately seized by an ant, which
calls in the assistance of friend after ineffec.
tual effort to drag the caterpillar into the nest
1t can be easily seen that the little creatures
hold conversation by mean of their feelers
and this being ended, they repair together to
the caterpillar in order to draw 1t into the
nest by their united strength. Further, have
observed the meeting of ants on their way to
and from their nests. They stop, touch each
other with their feelers, and appear to hold
conversation, which have good reason to
suppose, refers 10 the best ground for food"
Hague writes letter TO Darwin that he one
day killed with his fingers number OF ants
who came every day from hole in the wall
to some plants standing on the chimney piece.
He had tried the effect of brushing them
away, but it was of no use, and the conse.
qucnce of the slaughter was that the ants
who were on their way Immediately turned
back and tried to persuade their companions,
who were not yet aware of the danger, to
turn back also. A short conversation ensued
between the ants, which, however, did not re-
suit in an immediate return, for those who
had just left the nest convinced themselves
of the truth of the reDort
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
The Elements Of Gentility.

A man may be gentleman in appearance,
in manner or in feeling, or in all three. Ii
he fulflls either condition he has title to the
name. Ifhefu all of them he will be 30 fine
creature that the name can do him no good,
and if his right to it is questioned 1t will not
disturb him.
Appearance is largely a matter of attire,
which is to be bought for money but it de-
ponds, too, upon the taste, which is much
more difficult TO purchase, and upon natural
gifts, which cannot be bought.
Good manners are either disguise or they
are the outward evidence of good DISPOSE
ton. They may be acquired, but it is not
easy to buy them, though their absence Is
readily pardoned in persons who are very
rich, very good, intelligent or eminently
powerful from any cause.
A man who has the feelings of gentleman 10
usually born with them. To him they
are instincts by which he will regulate his be-
havior in circumstances where neither his
experience or his reason can guide him. But
they may be acquired most readily by asso-
ciating with persons who already possess
them and they are fostered by decent living.
A gentleman will have, first of all, self-re-
spect. He will fear INSTRUMENTATION more
than anything else, except, perhaps, for diff.
ferent rcason-self-praise.
And, as he respects himself as man and
exacts decent treatment of himself, so will
he also respect other men, and use them &C.
cordingly.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
A Big Find.

Three tiny, ragged boys were playing to-
gether in the sunshine the other day ON side
walk near one of the North End railway sta
lions, Boston. A fourth youngster came up,
his eyes glistening with pleasure, his dirty
face broad with delight. ooh, boys" he cried,
1--WE foun' tin clint piece" The others
crowded around and discussed the treasure
excitedly. They then sat down on the curb
stone to compare "reminiscences of recent
lucky finds. II foun' mos a hull piece of
top yesterday" said one. II foun' most q
big bone in our alley, an 'orful big bone"
said second, "n I'm goin' to make jump
er out of it," The youngest child-the very
drtiest, smallest, thinnest baby that ever
walked-had listened with smile of perfect
content, and chimed in in tone whose pride
and joy no words convey: "Thith mornin'
| fuun' peanut"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

Blessed is the memory Of those who have
kept themselves unspotted from the world !
Yet more blessed memory of those who have
kept themselves unspotted in the world.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
The Egis& Intelligencer

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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
Clear and Harmless as Water.
Nattans' Crystal Discovery

A perfectly clear preparation in one bottle. as
easily applied as water, for restoring to gray hair
it's natural color and youthful appearance, to
eradicate and prevent dandruff. to promote the
growth of the hair and stop its falling out. 1t Is
entirely harmless, and perfectly free from any
poisonous substances, and will, therefore, take
the place of all the dirty and unpleasant prepara-
tions now In use. Numerous testimonials have
been sent us from many Of our most prominent
citizens. In everything in which the articles now
in use are Objectionable, CRYSTAL DISC0V-
ERY Ia perfect. 1t is warranted to contain neith-
er Sugar OF Lead, Sulphur or Nitrate of Silver,
it does not soil the clothes or scalp, is agreeably
perfumed, and makes one of the best dressings
for the hair in use. 1t restores the color of the
hair more perfect and uniformly than any other
preparation" and always does so in from three
to ten days, virtually feeding the roots of the
hair with all the nOurshing qualities necessary
to Its growth and healthy condition; 1t restores
the decayed and induces new growth of the
hair more positively than anything else. The APP
plication of this wonderful discovery also pro-
duces pleasant and cooling effect on the scalp
and gives the hair pleasing and elegant appear
ance.
Call at your druggist for 1t and take no other.
If he has not got 1t let him order 1t. Price 81
per bottle. ARTHUR NATTANS,
Inventor and Proprietor, Washington, d. G,
TO be had in Bel Air of RICHARDSON &
SONS. and all druggists and dealers Wholesale
of J. ]. Thomson and Muth Bro. s. Co., BALTIC.
Dpntg
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

Terms-si.so a Year, In Advance.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
Not SO Green as 1t Looked.

hawk, flying from tree 10 tre in the
town of Kankakee, Illinois, saw green click
en- in the yard of dwelling house below. He
drew nearer and nearer, and, happening TO
have an appetite for green chickens, sudden.
ly swooped upon the object ofhis prey. Now,
most chickens, ON such startling occasions,
tlutter and cry out in fright but this partcu-
lar chicken" did nothing Of the sort. On
the contrary, it fought the hawk with all it's
might and the feathers that flew were not
green feathers. The combatants made quite
a racket, and the lady of the house came run
ming to the rescue OF her feathcred property.
The hawk was killed. The 'green chicken"
standing above the body of its vanquished
foe, tapped its wings and said. Polly wants
a crackerr'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

CATCHING THE SUN.-In crossing the At
lantic, says friend, some years ago, we were
very much amused by the remarks of two
verdant sons of the Emerald Isle. 1t being
near meridian, the captain was engaged in
taking the meridian altitude, during which
process he was narrowly watched by the two
could stand il no longer, and one cried,
"Arrah, Jerry, what's the captain doing ?"
whist, Paddy" replied Jerry in a whisper,
she's striving 10 catch the sun in brass
rat-trap."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

TRANSIENT ADvERTIsEMENTs.--0 Square, Q
insertiors or less $1.50. Each INSTRUMENTATION,
20 cents Longer advertisements in the same pro-
portion. Aspace equal to six lines makes square.
Figure-work double price.
Obituaries and Personal Communications will
be inserted at ten cents per line.
" Yearly advertisements at Especial rates.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
gnetica1.

WE LAY Us DOWN TO SLEEP.
We lay us down to sleep,
And leave to God the rest,
Whether to wake and weep,
Or wake no more be best.
Why vex our souls with care?
The grave is cool and low;
Have we found life so fair
That we should dread to go?
We've kissed loves sweet red lips,
And left them sweet and red,
The rose the wild bee sips
Blooms on when he Is dead.
Some faithful friends we've found,
But they who love US best,
When we are under ground
VIII laugh on with the rest.
No task have we begun
But other hands can take,
No work beneath the sun
For which we need to wake.
Then hold us fast, sweet death,
II so 1t seem eth best
To Him who gave US breath
That we should go TO rest.
We lay us down to sleep,
Our weary eyes we close;
Whether to wake and weep
Or wake no more, He knows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13
LOCAL BssEVETgEs.

number of carrier pigeons belonging in
Washington were brought here this evening
and liberated at the ferry wharf.
The time for shooting partridges COM
mences on Saturday next, the 10Th inst.
the birds are said to he quite Plentiful this
season.
A number of gentlemen Of (his city who
have fast horses weot out In the country
this morning to ey eff mile track Oh which
to practice their horses The track will be
located 90 Alex McKerichen's land, near
the w. & O. railroad bridge, which spans
the canal.
The steam tug Smith Petit, owned by Captain
John A. Curtis, has been sold at Richmond to
Capt P. IT. Adams, Of West Point. and will hero
after run on the Pamunkey and Mattaponi rivers.
The tug was at one time owned by the late Capt.
j. ". Denty, and ran on the Potomac.
The next scmi-annuaI meeting of the Piedmont
Convocation will take place in Grace Church, The
Plains, Rev. James Grammer, ID. d. rector, on
Tuesday, the 25th instant.
marriage license was Issued in Washington
yesterday TO George Bowman of this county, and
kissia Jonson, of Fairfax county.
1t was Andrew Poindexter, the colored black
smith, ard not Andrew Jackson, who diod sud-
denly on Tuesday night last
The mercury early this morning stood at 430,
and there YVES slight frost, but not sufficient to
injuro vegetation.
Mr. A. Diede is Offering to the public large
and choice assortment of fancy goods and notions.
His goods are Of the latest styles and patterns,
and having been purchased directly from the
manufacturers are being offered to his customers
at the most reasonable rates.
Mr.. G. E. Price will have some fac tailors trout
and perch for sale III market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

AGAINST THE CITY.-The jury that had
been summoned from Fredericksburg in the
case CT Mrs. Mary ]. Young VS.. the City
Council, for damages to property on account
Of drainage, yesterday evening rendered a
verdict for the plaintiff fer $1S6 67. The
suit was for $500, and previous jury had
allowed that amount, but that verdict was
set aside by the court. The costs 10 this
case will exceed $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

RESTING CoMFoRrABLY.-Mr Thomas
Petit, car inspector of the A. & f. railroad
who, rs was stated yesterday, fell from a
Car and WAS run over and had his left ankle
badly mashed, is resting ne comfortably as
could be expected TO day. He WAS attended
at his home on upper Prince street by DR..
Bowman, of Washington and DIR. Gibson,
who pronounced his irjury compound
fracture which however may not necessitate
emputalion of the foot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

New COMA lot ofnew white corn from
Mattox creek arrived here yesterday, con-
signed to Mesers. G. II. Robnson's Sons, who
sold it on Change tc day to Messrs. Hunt Il
Roberts for IS cents per bushel. The corn
was of good quality, and in excellent condi'
tion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

CORPORATION CouET-Judgc n. b, Meade
presiding Mary J Young Vs. City Council;
jnry, and verdict for plaintiff tor $iS6 g..
Summers vs.. Miller ct al, report of com
missioner OF sale OF lot on West street to w
A. Bg,net; confirmed.
The docket was called and cases SGT.
Com. vs. John Curran; indictment for
murder. and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

THEY WANT A DIVISIONAL meeting of
republicans of the Third ward was held last
night at which, it is peid, the best of harmo
uy did not prevail. 1t appears that some of
the leading 1olored politicians made do
mand for some OF the "boode" which it il
said, has been recently received here and
which, it ID Claimed, is being given out to
only select iew-none of whom are colored
men. The eud is not yet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

PERSONAL---VERY.. DR.. John S. Lindsay,
who recently accepted call as the pastor
Of st. Johns 2. Z. Church, at Bridgeport,
Conn, left Georgetown yesterday for that
place, and will next Sunday deliver his first
sermon there.
Mr.. ]. L. Tacllett has gone to New York,
where he will spend the winter.
Mr.. j. f. Tsckett aud daughter Miss So.
lie, have returned from New York, where
they have been spending the summer.
Mr.. c. ]. W. Summers will leave to.mor-
row for visit to Dorchester county, Md.
Mrs. G. Powell Hill, whose illness has
been mentioned. has entirely recovered.
Col. r. Tansiil, of Manassas, was in the
city to day.
Mr.. Charles Howard, one of the letter
carriers, was taken suddenly i'll at noon to-
day, and had to be taken to mis- home, on
south Fairfax street. A substitute was
placed on his route.
Mr.. Edgar Dinwiddie, of Charlottesville,
was in the city to day.
Mrs. J. dney Douglas and family, who have
been summering in Farquier county, have re-
turned TO their home in this city.
Judge G.. L. Stuart las returned from 3 trip to
northampton county.
Miss Kate Meyer arrived in this city yesterday
IRON Germany and will in future make her homo
with the family of her cousin, Mr. George Steuer-
nagel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

Rupture radically cured, also
pile ;unors and fistu'n. Pamphlet of par
ticulats 10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dis
nensary Medica! Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13
Boots & Shoes


higher priced goods.
l now give my GUS
TOM DEPARTMENT
my personal attention,
and ain better equip
ped than ever to turn
out fl st class work. !
have just received di-
rect from the import
ers a full line Of for
e;gn and domestic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

Gse- Observation-Disclosures of Alexandria Council
No 627, Royal Arcanum, can p their assess
ments until further notice at tho Office of B. F
Pcake corner King and Pitt streets.
oct11 3t@ B. w. NAILS, Collector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
and cool, with one prisoner aud two LODI
gers at the station house. The only case
befcre the Mayor this morning was that OF
George Lucas, arrested by officer Price for
being drunk and disorde7iy He was fnad
50 co.
A warrant was sworn out to search the
premises Of VIM. Johnson, colored. for a
coop of chickens stolen from r. w. Beverly,
but the chickens could not be found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

THE CURRAN TRIAL The trial OF John
t,,rraH, indicted with Billy Williams TOR the
murder OF Officer Julian hruold, in this city
on u D night of May 18th last, was com
menced in the Corporation Court this morn
ing. Williams. the supposed principal in
the sflair, has rot yet heen arrested. Dap
uty Sergeant Smith, WHO weaS to Fauquier
county yesterday for q jnry, returned this
morning with tho following twentyfour
gentlemen, The first twelve Of whom, afer
The usual I,rei:nninaries, were selected to try
the case: George W. Burke, Fl. E. Martin,
J s. Latham, Clarence Jolly, Murray Holtz-
claw, R Min,cr, VIM. Martin, T. D. Diggs,
Z F. Klomau, w. G. Manyett, W. F. Fol-
len. K. r. Rush, F. ] Lomax, J. B. Flynn,
]. R. Carter. VIM. Thorn, r. E. Foley, ].
NJ. Pearco, D. E, Graham. c. W. Risdon,
Alfred Hnrper, NJ. 3 Payne, F. Q. Brooke,
". Z G. Shumate The prisoner was rep.
resented by Mr. Edmund Burke, and the
Commonwealth by Mr. L. Marbury, assisted
by Mr. J. NJ. Johnson The usual motions
to quesh the Indictment, etc, having been
made and overrnied, the prisoner was mr.
raigned, when the case was opened by Mr..
Marburv, followed By Mr.. Burke.
After Mr.. Burke's address court took q
recess till o'clock.
During the progress of the case all the
police officers and these who have been
Summoned as WITT esses were excluded from
the room.
VIM Curran, brother Of the prisoner,
was present in court.
Court rcsssembled at o'clock when Dy. Pow
ell was called to The stand and testified to the
character of the wound received by the deceased,
stating that death wss the result.
Mr.. E l. Pa5gct then took the stand and gave
a statement OF the shooting, an account of which
has been published in the GAZETTE. His testi-
mony, as compared with that given at the coro-
nc:5 inquest and at the trial before the Mayor, was
somewhat different. He was on the stand when
this reI ort cloaed at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13
LOCAL NEWS.

Ear his section warmer, fair weathe-. light to
,,csh .outhwes.erly winds, becoming northwest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-13

The TEMPLEToN OPERA COMPANY. COM
posed OF thirtythree artists, and of which
Miss Alice Vane is member, will COM
mence their engage ment at the Opera House
to night 10 the "Mikado." As the Temple
tons are we'll known here it is thought O
good audience will greet them. Special
scenery has been secured, and fine orches-
ira will furnish the instrumental music.